Historic Bridges in New Mexico

719 bridges built before 1951 in New Mexico still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 719 bridges in New Mexico built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 8,743
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 8,743
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 8,743
WALNUT CANYON New Mexico Good 1938 88 2,040
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 1,886
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 3,714
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 3,714
FALSEY DRAW New Mexico Fair 1938 88 1,847
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1938 88 3,591
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1938 88 460
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 407
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1938 88 3,373
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1938 88 544
IRRIGATION DITCH New Mexico Good 1938 88 91,260
CHAUNTE CANYON New Mexico Fair 1938 88 27
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 27
CUERVO CANYON New Mexico Fair 1938 88 27
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1938 88 1,862
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1938 88 5,416
ARROYO SEMILLA New Mexico Fair 1938 88 5,416
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 27
IRRIGATION CANAL New Mexico Fair 1938 88 337
DRAINAGE DITCH New Mexico Good 1938 88 600
DRAINAGE DITCH New Mexico Good 1938 88 600
N Tributary Spur Lake New Mexico Fair 1939 87 158
S.A CREEK New Mexico Fair 1939 87 158
West Fork Pueblo Creek New Mexico Fair 1939 87 66
West Fork Pueblo Creek New Mexico Fair 1939 87 66
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1939 87 2,745
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1939 87 2,745
CEDAR CANYON New Mexico Fair 1939 87 72
STARKWEATHER CANYON New Mexico Poor 1939 87 979
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1939 87 2,797
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1939 87 2,797
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1939 87 2,401
PECOS RIVER OVERFLOW New Mexico Fair 1939 87 3,310
PECOS RIVER OVERFLOW New Mexico Fair 1939 87 3,310
HONDO RIVER New Mexico Fair 1939 87 3,310
CEBOLLA RIVER New Mexico Good 1939 87 1,801
SAN GUIJUELA ARROYO New Mexico Fair 1939 87 3,703
RIO PUEBLO DE TAOS New Mexico Fair 1939 87 12,606
RIO LUCERO New Mexico Fair 1939 87 12,606
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1939 87 407
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1939 87 9,054
WALNUT CREEK New Mexico Fair 1939 87 1,274
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1939 87 1,965
DRAINAGE DITCH New Mexico Fair 1939 87 1,965
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1939 87 1,286
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1939 87 56
MADERA CANYON New Mexico Poor 1939 87 8,854

About Historic Bridge Data

Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.